Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Mount Allison University

Canada,New Brunswick

 0 Shortlist

48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,810/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, New Brunswick

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1839

Total Students: 2,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

62 York St, Sackville, NB E4L 1E2, Canada

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Program Overview

Biochemistry is the study of living organisms at the molecular level.
As part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison's biochemistry program is designed to provide students with a solid science foundation in the first two years, with paths for specialization in third and fourth years.

You will begin your studies by examining the world around you at the molecular level, with courses including:

  • Introductory biochemistry
  • Introductory chemistry
  • Cell biology
  • Organic or analytical chemistry
  • Enzymology and metabolism

Third-year is a pivotal year in the program as you will take core lab courses that lay the foundation for research in biochemistry, including lab only courses like Molecular Analyses and Experiential Biochemistry.

Upper year courses concentrate on sub-disciplines of biochemistry, with topics like:

  • Nucleic acids
  • Molecular structure of the immune system
  • Animal, bacterial, and plant viruses
  • Protein structures and function
  • Biochemical ecology
  • Lipids and membranes
  • Signal transduction
  • Animal physiology

Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program, which means you may also take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and mathematics.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry emphasizes experiential learning — you will graduate with 600 to 1,200 hours of lab experience, developing important analytical and presentation skills along the way.

Research is a key component of the department's approach. You will be encouraged to take advantage of faculty-supervised independent research, job opportunities as summer research assistants, and chances to contribute to faculty research projects, which often leads to co-authoring a paper with your professor for publication.